These widespread journey devices are actually a rising security concern, FAA says

This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) alerted plane operators of a brand new onboard hazard: lithium-ion batteries. The discover, entitled “Managing the Risks of Lithium Batteries Carried by Passengers and Crewmembers,” coated the hazards posed by energy banks, chargers, and extra, significantly in circumstances the place they’re stowed out of view. The FAA wrote the report in mild of ongoing security occasions involving lithium batteries. 

The FAA created a complete plan for lithium battery security

 

In its memo, the FAA noted that conventional firefighting strategies might not be ample within the occasion of a “thermal runaway event.” The company really useful utilizing massive quantities of water to “cool the battery and suppress flames.” Further, the plan detailed a number of different security measures.

The precautions included:

• “Follow safety risk management or equivalent process to ensure all potential hazards have been identified and implement risk mitigations for carrying lithium batteries.”
• “Review lithium battery firefighting processes, procedures, and training.”
• “Review passenger safety messaging, including websites, notification systems, cabin announcements, and safety videos.”

Electronic gadgets are extra widespread than ever, main airways and businesses to create new guidelines. Recently, Southwest Airlines launched a coverage requiring energy banks to be seen when onboard. In addition, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reminded passengers that electrical toothbrushes shouldn’t be in checked baggage. 

Flight Attendant Richard Henderson — who additionally writes for Two Guys on a Plane — told USA Today: “Every regulation we have in aviation comes from an incident happening. Clearly, this is something that’s getting increasingly dangerous as time goes on, and more devices come onboard.”